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Modern film was brought to the Americas when the Kinetoscope, the basic film viewer, was first invented by Thomas Edison in 1889. This, along with his Kinetograph allowed short films to be displayed in Kinetoscope parlors; these would later evolve into the movie theaters of today. Many people loved the concept of movies because they allowed one to see different events from the comfort of a theater. Films however do more than just entertain they can also impact society in a beneficial or harmful way

Alyssa M. Gonzalez “13, 1977, 21” In Jonathan Lethem’s personal narrative essay, “13, 1977, 21”, Lethem reflects on when he was 13 years old, in the year 1977, where he watched the film Star Wars 21 times. But the essay is not actually about the Star Wars film. It is about the way Lethem used going to the movies to remove himself, or “hide” from the realities of his life, such as his mother’s illness and awkward pre-teenage years. The first few sentences of Lethem’s essay is where he blatantly

Famous alumni from both schools have paved the way for a new breed of actors and directors. Actors like James Franco, who teaches at USC, and donations from alumni like George Lucas are all part of the reason why USC’s dramatic and cinematic arts programs are the best in the country. Throughout the history of USC’s arts programs one thing remains true, USC’s commitment to produce leaders in every industry is one of the reasons

Katie Herrmann Dr. Heath Cinema Appreciation 24 November 2014 George Lucas When it comes to the filmmaking industry, there are many greats. Each one has stamped their unique methods onto the world of film that developed into the beloved art that is present today. Among one of those greats is George Lucas. George singlehandedly had one of the most significant impacts on the development of special effects and sound technology. His life experiences and friendships that he made along the way created

Evaluation Essay: Star Wars, A Revolutionary Franchise Few movie franchises have revolutionized the industry let alone affect daily American life, but through the cinematographic advancements made by George Lucas’ Star Wars both the industry and our culture have been set as the “Star Wars generation” (Constantine Hardings, New York Times, 1988). The reach of Star Wars can be seen in how studios’ production used technology never before seen such as cinemascope and computer generated imaging, the

George Lucas Imagine a boy walking down the street on a crisp Halloween night. He walks by many people and comes across many characters with blasters and whips. He asks the characters what movie they got their costumes from, and they told the boy they were from two very famous movie series. He decides to watch the movie series and he loves it. These series of movies are Indiana Jones and Star Wars, two of George Lucas’ many successful series. George Lucas has had many acknowledged accomplishments

Google Maps v9.13 Gives Users Power Over BusinessesFans following the release of the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens movie have already fallen in love with BB8—the cute little “ball-droid” that can be seen rolling around for a few seconds in the teaser trailer, which you can watch here. With just a few seconds of screen time, BB8 became an internet sensation, as debates involving its literal “roll” in the newest Star Wars installment-- is it a real robot? If so, how does it work

Star Wars is not (only) a movie for children. Apparently, the "Star Wars" saga might be interpreted as a simple tale for children and adolescents. However, going beyond such bias the business created by George Lucas is far from being a mere superficial and trivial leisure activity. This paper will show how by analyzing some relevant evidence of the Star Wars impact on different industries. To help me in this task I chose three reliable sources of evidence, the first one is about the turnover generated

block-buster movie today. The only thing that set Star War apart from other modern movies today is its ability to make people feel like that they could be in the galaxy far, far away and the uniqueness of its characters. It’s no coincidence that Lucas started to draft his Star Wars plot – which centers on a group of rebellion fighting a corrupt government – at the time the Watergate trial begun. It’s hard to ignore the connections between American politics and Star

George Lucas’ Star Wars saga is an extremely well known cultural phenomenon with a fan base spanning generations. The saga contains themes of nationalism, fascism, and colonialism just to name a few. The original series also displays the theme of The Hero’s Journey an idea taken from mythologist Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. I argue that the controlling force of the galaxy The Galactic Empire serves as a form of settler colonialism among almost all planets in the Star Wars